Jan 22, 2021 | Aerospace, Clean Energy
Last year, magniX proved that their electric motors could power a commuter plane that could carry up to 40 passengers. Now the company is moving to the next stage of growth and development, consolidating its operations at a new facility in Everett. The new...
Jan 15, 2021 | Technology
Everything may be bigger in Texas but when it comes to video games, Washington State is the giant. At least, that’s what a new report published by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) says. Washington finished #2 in the U.S., with economic input from the...
Jan 4, 2021 | Technology, Why Washington?
Washington’s aerospace roots may run deep, but the crown for the state’s largest employer has been claimed by a technology company for the first time. Started in a Clyde Hill garage by CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon has grown to become the state’s #1 employer, eclipsing...
Nov 17, 2020 | Culture of Creativity, Why Washington?
Listening to the national media, you’d think Seattle was turning into a ghost town. All that’s missing is a couple of tumbleweeds and a shoot out at high noon. But as any resident knows, Washington’s biggest city has been through it all before. Booms...
Oct 27, 2020 | Advanced Manufacturing, Made In Washington
Which state built the fastest production vehicle in the world? Hint: It wasn’t Michigan. The honor goes to a Richland, Washington company, SSC North America. Their Tuatara smashed the existing speed records for: “Fastest Flying Mile on a Public Road” at 313.12 mph...
Oct 22, 2020 | Technology, Why Washington?
The U.S. Census has confirmed what everyone in Washington State already knew: there’s a lot of smart people here. In fact, Seattle is #1 in the nation when it comes to the number of workers employed in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations,...
Sep 24, 2020 | Clean Energy
With its reputation for gray skies, you’d think Washington State would be the last place someone would consider for solar panel production. But that’s just what Violet Power did, announcing plans to locate the first fully integrated manufacturing plant in the U.S. in...
Aug 31, 2020 | Economic Recovery, Why Washington?
As the country looks to turn the corner on the pandemic and enter full economic recovery, Washington is well-positioned, says 24/7 Wall St., a financial reporting and analysis firm. The state’s economy was booming before COVID-19, with a 3.9% GDP growth rate for the...
Aug 14, 2020 | Small Businesses, Uncategorized
Ecommerce is a smart growth strategy for small businesses affected by the pandemic. Many companies have already taken the plunge, creating online storefronts for businesses that have had to temporarily close or reduce operations. If you have a store already or have...
